Oil Test Well Begins at Seaboard Location Near Pottsville
A community barbecue near the T. K. Rea Heirs No 1 test well marks the spudding of drilling at the Seaboard Oil Corporation site three miles northwest of Pottsville. Local residents including Hon James M. Poldine and Dr W A Snoderass attended as crews and equipment prepare to reach oil in what is described as a bonafide test in the Hamilton region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Oil Corporation
T. K. Rea Heirs
Meek Burks
Milton
Norman Rea
Mesars Galigaher
Lawson
Cisco
Hamilton
Alao Kent
James M. Poldine
Brents Witty
Ott. WN
W. A. Snoderass
Joe Cleveland
Avery Clemmer
Otto Reinert
Lewing
Bolding
Messrs Parks and Rea
T. K. Readetrs
Pottsville
David
Aubrey Magness Killed in Highway Accident
Funeral services for Aubrey Magness former Comanche High School football star were held in Comanche with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Magness died in a highway crash near Breckenridge after a motorcycle and car collision. Hess survived with minor injuries. The report notes another Breckenridge youth Poe died in a separate incident and mentions past athletic milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Macross
Comanche
Breckenridge
Comanche Church of Chii
Preckenidige
Oakwood
Auhbrey
Comandhe
Preckenriidee
T. M. Meeness
Preckenridere
Bertis Magness
Peeves Magness
Boyce Macners
Washington State University
Meurice Magness
Ins Angeles
California
James
Vada
Dena
Wanda Magness
Kenridge
Fort Worth
Telegram
Breckendate
Aney Magness
West Texas
Poe
Brecken
Port Arthur
Waco
A. Hess
Wis
Magness
Beneth
Anhe
Graam
Hess
These People Made Farming Pay In 1935
A collage of agricultural progress notes shows farmers adopting soil building, crop rotation, and terrace farming to restore fertility. Pace of Marion County uses five year plan. soybeans expansion by W. F. Hatton. concrete subirrigation, tile making by A. J. Fires and Elbert Blackwood. home demonstration improvements by S. C. Stiles family. Mrs. John Dunn reports poultry profits and equipment upgrades. Mrs. Dene Tuain showcases pantry and home economy improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Main
Valley Pace
Marion County
Pace
Conto Agricultural
W. F. Hatton
Tyler County
Ing
M. S. Hyde
Hatton Esays
Wellington
A. J. Fires
Elbert Blackwood
Collingsworth County
John Stovall
Clarksville
S. C. Stiles
Red River County
Maegene Ray
George West
John Dunn
Ron
Linda Sears
Dunn
San Antonito
Dene Tuain
Somerset Home Demonstration Club
Berar County
Marie Strange
50th Anniversary Observed by Stailey Couple at Sidney
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stailey was celebrated at their Sidney home. They married February 4, 1886, at the home of Mrs. Stailey's parents in Sidney. The couple has nine married children, 12 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and no deaths in the immediate family. A large group of relatives and friends attended, with two cakes and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stailey
Sidney Suey
Comanche
Wichita
W. C. Ferris
Sidney
Sipe Springs
B. C. Stailey
Benton, Jr
Dallas
T. V. Austin
Audie Lee
Stailey
Bill
Blanket
Leslie Sherrod
Southland
C. C. Cox
Jo Nell
Lubbock
FE. Wells
Moll
Brownwood
W. C. Verrill
O. A. Ferrill
Jack Weldon
Planket
Homer Claborn
Okra
Leslie Wells
Merkel
Gene Hill
O. M. Claborn
Sidney School Honor Roll For Third Six Weeks
The honor roll lists students by grade level across Sid ney Schools. Notable names include Wynella McCullough Mary Jo La Ponue Merlene Steele Melda Parsons Lurena Tidmore Olea Donaldson Maoami Clark Martha Nell Stewart Mary Kathryn Allen Glenn Statum Elwood Boyd Lucille Andress Pauline McCullough Margaret Banes Wynell McCullough Marv La Roque Nelda Parsons Naomi Clark Martha Stewart Marv Allen Duane Andres Elward Boyd Pauline McCullough Margaret Eanes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Iue Wayne Ward
Joe John McEntire
Jack Weldon Ferrill
Wynella McCullough
Mary Jo la Ponue
Merlene Steele
Melda Parsons
Lurena Tidmore
Olea Donaldson
Maoami Clark
Martha Nell Stewart
Mary Kathryn Allen
Glenn Statum
Fieth
Duane Andress
Elwood Boyd
Lucille Andress
Pauline McCullough
Margaret Banes
Rcdl
Wynell MccCullough
Marv la Roque
Nelda Parsons
Oleta Donaldson
Naomi Clark
Martha Stewart
Marv Allen
Duane Andres
Elward Boyd
Pauline MecCulloveh
Margaret Eanes
Spivey Files Sheriff Candidacy in Comanche County
In a formal announcement Wid Spivey declares his candidacy for Sheriff of Comanche County subject to the Democratic primaries. He notes his farmer background near Comanche, seeks votes across the county, and thanks voters for past support in 1934 when he previously ran for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Comine
Wid
Spivey
Goodson Rieger Seeks Railroad Commissioner Post
Goodson Rieger, nine years deputy supervisor of the Texas Railroad Commission Oil and Gas Division, announces his candidacy to succeed Col. E. C. Thomo. Born in Comanche, he studied at Stamford College and TCU and insists on qualified appointees, freight-rate adjustments, and reviving production in Texas oil fields while opposing discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Goodson Rieger
Oil and Gas Division
Texas Railroad Commission
Fouston
Col. E. C. Thomon
Comanche
Texas
Stamford College
Stamford
Fort Worth
Ferause
Railroad Commission
Riever
Rieger
Railroad Commissioner
Mlatform Plotgivne
New Orleans
Ovr
Terese
Comanche Ladies Attend Brownwood Beautification Meeting
The 23rd Division of Texas Highway Beautification Committee met in Brownwood on February 1 with county chairwomen present. Mrs John Reese of Comanche County and Park Huntington and Foster McCarroll reported enthusiastic progress and urged citizen support to beautify Comanche County for the Centennial starting June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division
Texas
Brownwood
Stephens
Eastland
Mills
Comanche
Brown
Coleman
Saba
McCullough
John Reese
Comanche County
Park Huntington
Foster McCarroll
Reese
J B Lacy Seeks Assessor-Collector Post
J B Lacy announces his candidacy for county Assessor-Collector, stating the July primary is near and asking for voters’ consideration. He says this will likely be his only published statement and thanks supporters for their words and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eres Vater
J. B. Lacy
Temple and Belton Compete for Parler College in 1886
Temple Texas failed to attract Parler College for Women in 1886 after Belton offered 21000 for grounds and Temple bid 30000 and the grooms. Pelton’s offer was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Texas
Parler College For Women
Belton
Pelton
Sketch of the Late W. F. Gilbreath
Obituary sketch notes the life of W. F. Gilbreath 81 years old who died January 5 1936 at Restless Creek Texas after a long illness. Survived by nine children twenty two grandchildren and many relatives. funeral held at home and Partee Cemetery with Rev. Bradford. Born 1854 in Perry County Arkansas the Gilbreath family moved to Texas in 1855. He joined Missionary Baptist Church in 1895 and lived a devout life aiding family and community until death.
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W. F. Gilbreath
Frath County
Restless Creek
Fdna Hill
Partea Ceretere
Rev
Bradfort
Dublin
Verrondsons
Collin
J. YW. Gilbreath
Midland
Jim Gilbeathry
Pastian l. Fdwerd
Towell Gilbrorth
Fort Worth
Waryne
Fd Gilbreath
Tublin
Maurine Dawkins
Inet
Martha Ann Martin
J. R. Gilbreath
E. J. Dawkins
Lew
Lmer Gilbreath
Pvan
Okla
Noah FE. Gilbreath
Crand Pallas
Texas
Mattie Gil
Mankad
Roosevelt railing against famine fears in NY speech
President Franklin D. Roosevelt said in a New York address that Theodore Roosevelt would never permit a country to starve in a land of plenty. He framed the remark as a defense of policy to prevent hunger amid plenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Dr J E Self Dies At De Leon
Dr J E Self 70 longtime De Leon physician and Comanche County School Board member died after a heart attack at his home and was treated at a German sanitarium. Funeral at De Leon Baptist Church with Blackwell and Dublin doctors among honoraries. Survived by wife Alice Young and five children including Mrs K R McClellan and Autrey Self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Self
Comanche County School Board
Ient
de Leon
de Leon Baptist Church
R. G. Alexander
W. T. Hamer
Winters
H. F. Davis
George
Ed Blackwell
Gorman
A. J. Gray
J. O. Lane
Comanche
Gains
Pryant
Dublin
Blackwell Sanitariam
John Eward Self
Morgan County
Alabama
Arkansas
Alice Young
K. R. McClellan
Iraan
George W. Rollins
A. G. Lee
Junction
C. V. Singleton
Seminole
Autrey Self
Self
Chatanooga
Mobile
W Williams and Co Offers Discount Groceries
Prices list 20 Ibs sugar for 1.00 2 Ibs cocoa 25c four pounds coffee 1.00 quarter mustard 10c three cans kraut oat meal flour and other items offered. Trade for shelled corn accepted. Typewriter ribbons and adding machine paper for sale at Chief office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
C. F. Williams
More About CHURCH CENTENNIAL 1936 Texas evangelism
The article urges churches to observe state and national holidays in 1926 and to emphasize spiritual values in growth across Texas. It calls citizens to resist lawlessness and moral corruption, framing 1936 as a sanctified battle for civilization with references to San Jacinto and Travis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Jacinto
Travis
New Heart and Spirit Denounce Sinful Times
A weekly scripture note cites Ezekiel 36 26 28 31 urging a return to profound sin awareness and renewed responsibility. It calls Texas churches to promote a Centennial program for a “new heart” loathing society’s evils and indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Texas
Curtis Thomas Is Honored On 21st Birthday
Curtis Thomas was honored on his 21st birthday with a family dinner at the Thomas residence hosted by his father Mrs. E. E. Thomas and his brother Nanvoleon. After dinner they played games of 42 with guests Glenn Dellis Bert Sneed Walter Durnam Jr Eugene Rauhut Herbert Goodson Harry Cloud and Hardy Jones Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Thomas
E. E. Thomas
Nanvoleon
Thomas
Glenn Dellis
Bert Sneed
Walter Durnam, Jr
Eugene Rauhut
Herbert Goodson
Harry Cloud
Hardy Jones, Jr
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Hoste
Williams
GOD
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Mogsisas
Siube
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